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Former NHL Player Ron Duguay Dies at 69 After a Bout with Cancer
The former Rangers star had 274 goals and 346 assists in 864 NHL games, and the team said his family informed it of his death.
- Former New York Rangers forward Ron Duguay died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at age 69 after a battle with colon cancer.
- Duguay revealed his Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis in February; his daughter Shay Thomas later announced in July the disease had spread to his liver.
- Drafted 13th overall in 1977, Duguay played 860 NHL games across four teams, scoring 274 goals and recording 346 assists during his 12-year professional career.
- Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, Duguay's girlfriend, announced his death on social media: "It's with a shattered heart but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now."
- The New York Rangers organization mourned Duguay as one of their most popular players, praising his signature skating style and charisma that captivated "The Garden Faithful.
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is mourning the heartbreaking loss of her longtime companion, NHL legend Ron Duguay, who died at 69 following a grueling battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Palin, 62, announced the devastating news Thursday in an emotional social media post, sharing her grief while leaning on her Christian faith. ‘It’s with […]
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